Breaking: Ecotricity's Nemesis sets new electric landspeed record

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Driver Nick Ponting reaches 151 miles per hour, smashing Don Wales' 12-year record

A 21-year old racing driver from Gloucester has smashed through the UK land speed record for an electric vehicle today, driving Ecotricity's converted Lotus Exige at 151 miles per hour. Nick Ponting...

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